The 10 Best City Tours in Athens

1.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,520 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $25Our pick

Review of Athens City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus, with Acropolis stops, audio guide, Piraeus and Riviera routes, prices, and tips.

“We really enjoyed the bus tour, it is a fantastic way to see everything in Athens especially if it’s very hot or cold. I think the best way to do the tour is to plan to get off the bus and enjoy which sites you want to see, almost like a taxi. We enjoyed the tour the most in the late afternoon and got off at the acropolis and then got back on the bus where we hopped off at another stop for dinner. You can start the tour as long as you have a printed ticket and the buses come every 15 minutes or so.”

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2.City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,887 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Explore Athens, Piraeus, and the Riviera by open-top bus with flexible passes, audio commentary, major sights, beaches, and practical route tips.

“The Athens HoHo has excellent routes, one inside of Athens proper that goes to or near all the major antiquity sites and museums. Then another that does outlying neighborhoods and a beach route. The drivers and personnel at the busy stops were super friendly and full of information and pointers about the routes. The Red Line is a great economical way to take an appox two hour trip around Athens major tourist sites and beyond.”

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3.City Pass with Acropolis, Museums, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 586 reviews · from $80

Review the Athens City Pass with Acropolis entry, museums, 48-hour bus routes, optional island cruise, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“City pass was well worth the money we paid. Very easy to use. Acropolis entry was easy - had to go to desks in the acropolis museum for ticket to access museum but was no hassle. HOHO bus ticket was great - we used all 3 Athens routes over 2 days. Jumping on and off several times enjoying all the different places to see and things to do. Excellent value and all staff very helpful and full of additional information.”

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4.City Highlights Bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 453 reviews · from $40

See Athens by bike in 2.5 hours, from the Acropolis to the Olympic Stadium, with safe routes, local views, and practical city tips.

“Felix was a great guide. I watched out for us assuring our safety along the way. He was knowledgeable and provided some great history and background on the sites as we visited them! Lots of fun. A definite recommendation for anyone visiting Athens - this is the way to get a good sense of Athens and knock-off a few sites.”

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5.The Acropolis, Athens Walking City Tour and Acropolis Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 442 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $12Best value

See Athens on foot, visit the Acropolis and Museum, and learn how timing, tickets, walking, guides, and heat affect this 5.5-hour tour.

“It’s hot. Have a hat and sunscreen and water. Fantastic day. Do the entire tour with the guide including buying and getting a tour of the museum.”

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6.Discover the City Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 414 reviews · from $52

See Athens by e-bike in three hours, from markets and Syntagma to the Acropolis, Plaka, and Psyrri, with a lively local guide.

“Best tour ! I usually do walking tours and happy I did a bike tour this time around. Be mindful that I got an early tour and I’d say was the best time because of traffic. You’re riding your bikes through traffic and pedestrians so keep that in mind if you’re doing a later tour. Andreas was a great tour guide.”

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7.Acropolis Walking Tour, Including Syntagma Square & City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 404 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Walk from Syntagma Station to the Acropolis with a local guide, seeing Athens landmarks, ancient ruins, and Parthenon views.

“Love the way Elias handled the group…he was good. The ruins are amazing but was able to be covered by short and sweet walking tour! Good coverage of all we want to know!”

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8.Sea Kayak Epidavros – Ancient Sunken City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97

Kayak along the Epidaurus coast, snorkel above a sunken city, visit ancient ruins, and enjoy Greek snacks or a homemade beach lunch.

“Our family-which includes 3 boys ages 10, 12, and 16- all enjoyed this tour. The guides were great and we all enjoyed every activity.”

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9.Best of Athens City Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Review of Athens’ 3-hour Segway tour, covering ancient landmarks, the changing guards, Monastiraki, safety, price, and practical tips.

“Our tour guide was excellent. She took us to a couple of surprise places that were not on the agenda highy recommended.”

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10.Epidavros sea kayak at the Ancient sunken city tour, small ancient theater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97

Paddle to Epidaurus’ sunken city, snorkel among ancient ruins, visit a small theater, and enjoy a local organic meal.

“We enjoyed this kayak adventure, boy was that a workout!. We enjoyed snorkeling for turtles and viewing the sunken villa. robert is a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about the area, we visited an old amphitheater nearby. I would have appreciated a little instruction on how to use the snorkle and what to do if you get water in it.”

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